Last season, the New Jersey Devils finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with 70 points. This season, they've matched that total in 59 games and look to add to their point total Tuesday night when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Prudential Center.

Tonight's game: Devils at Lightning, 7 p.m.

Feb 17 | 4:45PM

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New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes, top, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning lean on their top players and the New Jersey Devils continue to see their top rookie become a key contributor late in the season when the teams meet Saturday at Amalie Arena.

The league-leading Lightning enter the game with three consecutive home wins after beating division rival Detroit on Thursday behind the strong play of the big three -- Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman.

Kucherov tied a career high with four points and three assists, Stamkos scored twice and Hedman added three assists as the trio combined for nine points in a 4-1 victory.

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GEICO SportsNite: Patrik Elias discusses jersey retirement

Feb 17 | 12:13AM

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Two-time Stanley Cup champion Patrik Elias joins GEICO SportsNite to discuss his feelings as he prepares to have his jersey retired.

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Devils G Keith Kinkaid on assist: I don't even remember

Feb 15 | 11:40PM

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New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid makes a glove save during the first period of their game against the Dallas Stars at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

Devils G Keith Kinkaid was an unlikely inclusion to the scoring section of the box score with an assist on Nico Hischier's goal in the third period. Being honest, Kinkaid said he doesn't even remember what he did.

The Devils beat the Hurricanes 5-2 to keep Carolina behind them in the standings, as New Jersey is now three points ahead. They are level on points with the Flyers in fourth, just four behind the second place Penguins. The Devils have two games in hand on Pittsburgh.

"I don't even remember what I did," Kinkaid said, via Andrew Gross of The Record. "I'll take it."

The Carolina Hurricanes not only bring a three-game winning streak to the Prudential Center for Thursday's Metropolitan Division clash with the New Jersey Devils, but they also have the support of their mothers, who made the trip from Raleigh as part of a team moms' trip.

So, what does Hurricanes coach Bill Peters expect from his team on Thursday?

"You're gonna' play hard," Peters told reporters. "This is the person who brought you into the world, so you're gonna' play hard for them."

The Devils and Flyers engaged in a back-and-forth affair on Tuesday night, but Drew Stafford scored the game-winning goal in a shootout and the Devils escaped the Wells Fargo Center with a 5-4 win. >> Box score

The Blue Jackets scored six consecutive goals before Will Butcher scored the Devils' lone goal in a lopsided 6-1 win for Columbus over New Jersey at the Nationwide Arena on Saturday night. >> Box score

As Taylor Hall extended his point streak to 12 games, the Devils lost 3-2 to the Flames. << Box score

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Tonight's game: Devils vs Flames, 7 p.m.

Feb 8 | 5:30PM

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New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes, top, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)

NEWARK, N.J. -- Thursday night at the Prudential Center, the Calgary Flames bring their very successful road show into town as they face off with the New Jersey Devils.

The Flames are unbeaten in their last six road contests, with five wins in regulation and one overtime loss, and are tied with the Boston Bruins for the fewest road regulation losses on the season (5). All told, they are an impressive 14-5-5 away from the Saddledome.

All of this bodes well for a team in the midst of a season-high six-game road trip.

Tonight's game: Devils vs. Penguins, 7 p.m.

Feb 3 | 4:00PM

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New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes, top, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)

The New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins are going to see quite a bit of one another down the stretch.

The Metropolitan Division rivals play four times in the next five weeks, with their first meeting of the season coming Saturday night at the Prudential Center.

"These (divisional) games are huge. We have to keep pushing the teams below us down and we want to check the guys above us," Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid said. "Now we have to go right into Saturday against Pittsburgh, and they've had a tremendous start to the second half, so we have to give it our all, play our game for a full 60 (minutes)."

As the Devils and Flyers were tied 3-3 late in the third period, the chippy game looked destined for overtime. But with just under 90 seconds left, rookie Nico Hischier tipped Blake Coleman's pass into the net for the lead and 4-3 win.

The game got off to a fiery start, with four goals and 36 penalty minutes combined in the first period. Heading into the second period, the game was tied 2-2. There was just one more penalty in the final 40 minutes but the scoring didn't stop, as the Flyers took the lead heading into the third. Damon Severson tied the game with nine minutes left before Hischier won it...

For the third time in less than three weeks, the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils face off against one another in an important Metropolitan Division clash Thursday night at the Prudential Center.

New Jersey is tied for third in the Metro with Philadelphia two points behind.

The Flyers won the first two meetings this season, beating the Devils 5-3 in New Jersey on Jan. 13 and 3-1 in Philadelphia seven days later. Sean Couturier scored twice for the Flyers in the first victory and Travis Konecny scored once in each win.

Kyle Palmieri had a goal and an assist, Keith Kinkaid saved 27 of 28 shots, and the Devils beat the Sabres on Tuesday night, 3-1. << Box score

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Tonight's game: Devils vs. Sabres, 7 p.m.

Jan 30 | 5:20PM

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils appear to be heading in different directions coming out of the NHL All-Star break.

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GEICO SportsNite: Devils' mindset post-All-Star break

Jan 29 | 11:36PM

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Devils head coach John Hynes emphasizes the importance of the team starting fresh and coming out strong after the All-Star break.

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Boyle embraces first All-Star experience

Jan 28 | 6:28PM

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Metropolitan Division forward Brian Boyle of the New Jersey Devils signs autographs for fans during the red carpet arrivals for the 2018 NHL All Star Game at Amalie Arena. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)

Devils forward Brian Boyle said he was able to embrace his first NHL All-Star Game and had his name chanted by the Amalie Arena crowd after the Metropolitan Division lost 7-4 to the Atlantic Division on Sunday.

Boyle, filling in for teammate Taylor Hall, who was unable to play due to a hand injury, did not record a point, but the former Lightning player returned to Tampa Bay for his first All-Star Game just months after he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia before the season.

As Devils F Taylor Hall is unable to play in the All-Star game (hand) on Sunday, the NHL asked Brian Boyle to step in. He accepted and is honored he was considered.

Boyle, who was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia before the season started, is fifth on the team in goals with 11. His story has inspired many, as he was back in action on November 1 despite the cancer diagnosis. In true Boyle fashion, he barely talked about himself when asked about the game. Instead, after expressing his gratitude, he put his focus on how he's disappointed for Hall...

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Report: Devils to play two NHL games in Sweden next season

Jan 27 | 1:30PM

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New Jersey Devils center Marcus Johansson skates during the pregame warmups for the NHL preseason game between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

The Devils will play the Oilers twice in Sweden in regular season NHL games to start the season in 2018/19, according to Chris Johnson of Sportsnet.

For the Devils, it'll be homecomings for Swedish players Marcus Johansson and Jesper Bratt. The team will also play an exhibition game in Switerzland before the season starts, where no. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier is from.

The Panthers and Jets will play in Finland next season while Johnson added the possibility of China as "TBA".

Hall, Johansson and Schneider out against Predators

Jan 25 | 6:00PM

The Devils will be without Taylor Hall (hand), Marcus Johansson (concussion)and Cory Schneider (illness)against the Predators on Thursday, via Amanda Stein of the Devils. Brian Boyle (personal)is expected to play after missing the morning skate.

Hall leads the Devils in goals (17), assists (31) and points (48) as well as shots (156) this season. In 29 games, Johansson has 14 points with 5 goals and 9 assists. In 35 starts for Schneider this season, the goaltender has 17 wins and a .913 save percentage.

Ken Appleby, 22, will make his first NHL start in goal against the Predators and Mackenzie Blackwood will be his backup. Appleby has played 65 minutes across two contests this season and has yet to allow a goal in 28 shots against.

Tonight's game: Devils vs. Predators, 7 p.m.

Jan 25 | 5:10PM

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

The NHL's annual All-Star break commences with the completion of Thursday's schedule, and it can't arrive soon enough for the New Jersey Devils.

Beset by a string of injuries recently and bending under the weight of two wins in their last 11 games (2-7-2), the Devils host the surging Nashville Predators Thursday night at the Prudential Center.

Already without leading scorer Taylor Hall (hand), back-up goalie Keith Kinkaid (groin), 12-goal scorer Brian Gibbons (broken thumb) and defenseman Mirco Mueller (fractured clavicle), the Devils (24-15-8) not only lost their third straight game to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, they also saw starting goaltender Cory Schneider go down with a lower-body injury and veteran winger Marcus Johansson unable to finish the game after taking an elbow to the head from Brad Marchand late in the third period.

BOSTON -- Rookie Charlie McAvoy has been an important part of the Boston Bruins' charge toward the top of the NHL standings.

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Schneider struggles as Devils shut out at home by Red Wings

Jan 22 | 9:39PM

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider makes a save while Detroit Red Wings left wing David Booth looks for the rebound during the first period at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

Cory Schneider allowed a goal in each period as the New Jersey Devils lost 3-0 to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday at Prudential Center. >> Box score

Schneider healthy as Devils host Red Wings

Jan 22 | 5:02PM

For most of the season, Cory Schneider was rolling along. Then he became mired in a funk and dealt with the flu.

Before the flu sidelined him for three games, Schneider went 0-3-2 with 4.13 goals-against average in his last five starts.

The good news for the New Jersey Devils is Schneider is not dealing with the flu anymore and now they hope their starting goaltender reverts to his previous form in Monday's home game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center.

Devils lose to Flyers, 3-1, as Ken Appleby makes NHL debut

Jan 20 | 3:40PM

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New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid makes a glove save during the first period of their game against the Dallas Stars at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

A first-period three-goal deficit proved too much for the Devils to overcome as they lost to the Flyers 3-1. KeithKinkaid got the start in goal for the ill Cory Schneider but left in the first period after the three goals went in and Ken Appleby made his NHL debut. << Box score

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3:29 PHI Travis Konecny; Assists: Scott Laughton, Shayne Gostisbehere

8:30 PHI Valtteri Filppula; Assists: Radko Gudas, Michael Raffl

12:15 PHI Ivan Provorov; Assists: Claude Giroux, Travis Konecny

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Today's game: Devils at Flyers, 1 p.m.

Jan 20 | 11:35AM

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Dec 21, 2017; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (40) celebrates his goal during the second period of their game against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

PHILADELPHIA -- A pair of backup goaltenders are expected to take the ice when the New Jersey Devils visit the Philadelphia Flyers in a Saturday afternoon matchup.

Keith Kinkaid (7-3-2, 3.09 GAA, .898 SP) is expected to make his third straight start in place of Devils starter Cory Schneider, who practiced on Friday but is recovering from an illness. New Jersey will go with recent AHL callup Ken Appleby as Kinkaid's backup.

"I just want to pick up where we left off," said Kinkaid, who led the Devils to a 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals Thursday night. "I think we need to keep building on our game and play like the past two efforts."

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GEICO SportsNite: Boyle on Devils' overtime victory

Jan 20 | 12:14AM

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Devils center Brian Boyle discusses the team's optimism after their overtime win over the Capitals, admits there's still much to improve on.

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Taylor Hall not satisfied with overtime win against Capitals

Jan 18 | 11:40PM

Devils all-star forward Taylor Hall was the hero for the team in their overtime 4-3 win against the Capitals, scoring the game-winning goal as well as picking up an assist earlier in the game, but he left the ice annoyed at a missed opportunity.

The Devils were leading the Capitals 3-1 in the second period before two Washington goals sent the game into overtime, earning the visitors a point. Hall rues that the Devils were unable to finish off the game.

"For us to take the next step as a group, it's being able to finish off those games," Hall said...

The Devils beat the Capitals 4-3 in overtime, though feel like they gave the Captials a point after leading 3-1 in the second period. Taylor Hall scored the overtime winner, while Drew Stafford, Andy Greene and Miles Wood were also on the scoresheet. << Box score

The top two teams in the Metropolitan Division face off Thursday night at the Prudential Center when the first-place Washington Capitals come off their bye week to visit the second-place New Jersey Devils.

The Capitals (28-14-3) beat the Devils (22-12-8) in each of their first two meetings this season by identical 5-2 scores. After Thursday, the teams do not meet again until the regular-season finale for each on April 7 in Washington.

Winning games within the division is something the Capitals have done well this season, posting an 8-4-1 mark against Metro teams after knocking off the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 last Friday in their final game before the bye week.

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Severson's two goals push Devils past Isles, 4-1

Jan 16 | 9:55PM

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

Damon Severson scored consecutive goals less than two minutes apart in the second period as the Devils snapped ended their six-game winless streak with a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday night at Barclays Center. >> Box score

NEW YORK -- A win over the New Jersey Devils nine days ago helped snap an extended funk by the New York Islanders. The Devils will look to return the favor Tuesday night, when they again visit the Islanders in a matchup of Metropolitan Division rivals at Barclays Center.

The Islanders earned their third straight win Monday, when they edged the host Montreal Canadiens, 5-4, in overtime Monday. John Tavares' goal 1:51 into the extra session ensured a yeoman-like effort by backup goalie Thomas Greiss (a career-high 52 saves) would not go for naught for New York. >> Read more